LEVEL 1 course
The new LEVEL 1: Basic Initiation System course has been designed to open the doors in the career of teaching Pickleball to instructors who begin to work full or part-time with beginner players, for teachers or coaches who want to improve or expand their knowledge, and for players or fans who want to know the basics of teaching and improve their own performance. To participate in the LEVEL 1 Course: Basic Initiation System it is necessary to be at least 18 years old.
The new RPPk LEVEL 1 course: Basic Initiation System , uses 4 components , with 5 performance/work zones , and a series of tools for its development and implementation, among which are:
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL
Reference Points
Grips/ Mechanical Strength Teaching Individual Coaching / Group Organisation Practice Difficulty PHYSICAL
Split
Adjustment or Displacement Supports Types of Force Recovery |
TACTICAL
Priorities of a shot
Court Geometry / References Tactical Situations Decision Making Playing a Point MENTAL
Player Environment
Pickleball Psychology Talent / Values Reinforcement & Motivation Mental Routines |
COACH DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL
Professional Capacity
Personal Image Use of media Facilities Relationships PHYSICAL
Performance / Energy
Nutrition Hydration Equipment Physical Situation |
TACTICAL
Planning
Teaching Philosophy Preparation Service Communication MENTAL
Passion
Attitude Motivation Discipline Commitment |
Additionally, during the new RPPk LEVEL 1: Basic Initiation System course we will discuss pickleball courts and the characteristics of sports equipment related to our sport, as well as the use of different teaching aids. We will also analyze the history of pickleball and its regulations, as well as all the advantages that this sport offers players, and its comparison with tennis and padel.
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Strokes Covered
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QUALIFICATIONS
At the end of the new RPPk LEVEL 1 course : Basic Initiation System , all people who have completed it can opt for the written and on-court exam to obtain the National qualification from the Professional Pickleball Registry and the European qualification from the European Registry of Pickleball Professionals:
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CERTIFICATION TEST
The exams are divided into 3 parts: Written, Coaching and Skills. The written exam is made up of a series of questions that add up to a total of 100 points. In the coaching exam you must teach a class to a group of students using the models presented during the course. In the skills test you must demonstrate your ability to execute the different basic strokes, as well as perform a ball feeding test. All the subjects and contents of the different exams are covered in the RPPk LEVEL 1 course: Basic Initiation System . In addition, a continuous evaluation will be carried out during the course for each of the participants, which will help to determine the final result.
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To obtain the NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RPPk TEACHER Qualification, you must obtain a minimum of 60% in the three parts of the exam.